Updated 8PM: An Auckland suburban gay sauna isdark tonight after suffering damage in what it terms "a major fire." The Wingate Club, a sauna and spa sex-on-site venue with an outdoor swimming pool and secluded grounds in Avondale, caught fire around 4AM. The Fire Service says the blaze is believed to have started in the sauna area. The club is closed until further notice, with a statement on its website reading:"We apologise to all our customers for any inconvenience and we will be up and running again as soon as possible." From the street observers can see where a large section of roofing has been peeled back to allow access for fire-fighting. The hole is now covered by tarpaulins. The building, which is attached to the owner'sresidence,has beenbarricaded by mesh and a car is blocking its driveway. The owner is understood to be out of the country at present.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Saturday, 25th May 2013 - 2:51pm